68 Appréciations

Very charming cottage in a great location

5/5

Date du séjour nov. 2018

Sally P.

My family of 3 rented this cottage for 5 nights over Thanksgiving this year. It was just the right size for the 3 of us and it was great to be able to bring our dogs with us. The cottage was well stocked and well maintained. The only issue that we had was regarding our dogs. The neighbors allow their 2 big labs to roam freely and when we were trying to get our much smaller dogs out of the car, they came running up and terrified our dogs. I realize that it is probably nothing that the owners of Bay Leave can do anything about but renters should be aware of the situation. We had to take our dogs off the property to walk them. The fenced in yard, however, was a great way to let them out.

Mostly good, a definite B, but a couple of improvements would help!

3/5

Date du séjour oct. 2018

Stephen D.

We enjoyed our stay. The house was clean, beds comfortable, and the kitchen especially well-equipped. It's a nice, quiet spot with ready access to a pier and the bay. The fenced yard was very convenient for letting our dog in and out safely. Nice charcoal grill which we used several times. A few issues: 1- The unpaved entrance road from Hwy 180 is in dreadful shape and required some creative maneuvering when driving in and out of the property. Large potholes which did our vehicle no good. 2- The stairs are quite steep and with no exterior lighting on that side, going up or down after dark required a flashlight. Dangerous for old folks like us. 3- In a house so well-equipped otherwise, it was a surprise to find no paper towels, no bar soap in the bathroom, no laundry or dishwasher detergent, almost no TP, and only two garbage bags. First morning called for a trip to the store. 4- The mattress and box spring on the single bed in the second bedroom collapsed when I bumped it with my knee on the first day. I put it back together, but when I absent-mindedly sat down on it a few days later, down it went again. It might be dangerous for a small child, and should be looked at. 5 - The photos don't make clear that the property is completely surrounded by other houses, and the private property restrictions make it feel a little confining.

All in all, we enjoyed a quiet comfortable week. Addressing the above concerns would raise that B to an A!

Appréciation envoyée 29 oct. 2018

Réponse du propriétaire:

Thanks so much for your feedback. We always appreciate guest comments letting us know what they liked and what improvements need to be made. We are very responsive and if guests let us know about issues right away we are always happy to have things repaired immediately so their stay will be even better. Now that we know about the bed it will be repaired right away!

For future guests... there is a switch in the dining room that turns on our ever so bright yard/dusk to dawn light that is just above the stairs. It illuminates not only the stairs but the entire yard!! It is easy to turn on (though our full time neighbors, who are permanent residents, do ask that it not be left burning all night as it shines in their bedroom window.) Just flip the switch as you walk out the sliding door and you should not need the flashlight.

As for paper products, etc. we have starter supplies only. Our additional information sheet lists everything we supply and what you need to bring. We cannot accurately estimate how much any group will use or when they might run out!

Guests do need to drive slowly when going in and out of the drive. It is long and stretches across a wide state right of way. It is shared with us by the three families who live in the surrounding homes. We take turns with the repairs though recent storms have made that an ongoing and frequent task. After today's rain we will have to get the shovels out again!

We do have a map at the house that shows where our property lines are and ask guests to limit their activities to our large yard and the pier. Unfortunately a few previous guests were disrespectful and drove across the neighbors' yards, set up hammocks in their trees and parked over the septic tank next door. While our neighbors support our rental endeavor and enjoy getting to know our guests, we prefer our renters know the boundaries so the families who live there full time can have their privacy too.

Quiet and good fishing from the dock

5/5

Date du séjour oct. 2018

JoanneMAthens Alabama

We have stayed here once before and we love the house and being able to fish from the dock on Mobile Bay. You can also wade in the water and fish. Perfect if you need a quiet, relaxing mini vacation or even a long one. Will definitely come back. Martha is the best and sweetest manager you will ever find. We book all our houses through her.

Wonderful spot on the bay, a perfect way to end your day after being at the beach

4/5

Date du séjour juil. 2018

Sunny R.

This place is super quiet , clean and really beautiful. The cottage is roomy, with big windows and comfy living room. The kitchen is spacious and beds comfy. It’s very close to a dog friendly beach and the small town of MorganTown is such a delight after the hustle bustle of Gulf Shores .

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Nettoyage

128 € + Taxe

Assurance Dommages

70 €

Caution remboursable

220 €

Animaux autorisés

66 € + Taxe

Guest information form must be submitted prior to arrival. Pet fee is per pet. Signed pet guidelines and fee required for pet rentals. NO CATS!!! Owner is highly allergic! No smoking. Cigarette butts left in the yard will result in loss of deposit. Cleaning fees may be higher for larger groups and extended stays.